Mama Day by Gloria Naylor

Mama Day

Gloria Naylor

383 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 597 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
mysterious 72%
reflective 56%
dark 45%
adventurous 27%
challenging 27%
funny 27%
sad 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 35%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.11

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